Koko Chicken

16520 S Tamiami Trl Ste 122, Fort Myers, FL 33908

Korean

Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Koko Chicken has been inspected six times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Fort Myers facility scores 80, putting Koko Chicken on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw frozen chicken stored over container of ready to eat daikon radish. Educated operator on proper storage of raw animal foods. Operator placed chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area blocked by trash container and bucket. Educated operator on importance of keeping handwash sink accessible. Operator removed trash container and bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator dumped out water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw meat stored over packaged fruits in front service reach in cooler. Operator placed raw meat on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw cheese stored over bucket of chopped vegetable in walk in cooler.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area blocked by plastic bucket. Operator removed plastic bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Educated operator on importance of having lid on women's trash receptacle. **Repeat Violation**

32-12-6

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Oct 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over bucket of chopped vegetables in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator placed bucket of chopped vegetables on different shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near back kitchen exit.

51-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows water damage or is in disrepair bar area.

36-32-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Educated operator on having lid on women's trash receptacle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

32-12-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.

08B-49-4

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 11, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at cook line.

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Koko Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Koko Chicken on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Koko Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Koko Chicken.

How does Koko Chicken compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Koko Chicken most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Koko Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Koko Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Koko Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Koko Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Koko Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.

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